Poway students rally to end bullying sparked by election

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POWAY, Calif. –Poway High School students gathered for a unity rally Friday morning after claims that bullying has increased following the presidential election.

Hundreds of young people rallied outside the school before classes began, listening to speakers and chanting for unity.

Poway Unified School administrators sent a letter to parents Tuesday claiming that bullies have created an “unsafe learning and working environment” for a few students and staff since the presidential election.

The letter, sent by acting Superintendent Dr. Mel Robertson, claims that the students and employees were targeted because of their race, religion or political beliefs.